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They  don’t want you call it “SUV”. They prefer to say “FUV”, Ferrari   utility vehicle. For sure now there is only a date: 2021. What we know   is it will start from its new grand tourer, Roma. This platform, which  has origins in the Portofino convertible, will also be used for the  Purosangue. The 100% Ferrari “print” will get by a twin-turbo V-8,  likely a version of the 612-horsepower 3.8-liter unit, and by the price:  it will be sold for - more or less- $350,000.  

Mick  Schumacher could join sooner than later one of the FDA team in the  F1  circuit. Ferrari team manager Matteo Binotto confirmed Michael  Schumacher's son did a very good job as test driver and also racing in  F2.  He could be find a spot, in the 2021 season, with Alfa Romeo-Sauber   team, keep working this year as test driver, since the only spot  available has been already filled as Giovinazzi improved his  performances. 

Bryan's events list for 2020 is almost ready: you can visit the page for many appointments, and every day it is updated with details for car lovers events. Ferrari Club of America will meet in July for the North American annual event in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.  Formula 1 added a couple of new GPs. Regional Ferrari Clubs are adding  more and more events in their calendar. In January Scottsdale auctions  will open the year, and Washington Auto Show will be the first new-cars event. 

2020 will start with a great opportunity for Ferrari lovers. A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet  will be the protagonist of the RM Sotheby’s  annual sale in Arizona in January. Presale estimate is between $6 and $7 million. This Ferrari - now owned for more than 2 decades by a Californian - is one among 40 examples made  under the Pininfarina design. While the bodies of the cars were  consistent, the interior details and trim of each were customized to order, in a unique version for each client.

February 11th is the official date to reveal the new 2020 F1 Ferrari  car. It  will be the soonest presentation ever. Anyway, the specifics of  the new  car are already leaking. The Italian newspaper “Gazzetta dello  sport”  just revealed some innovative particulars such as new wings and a new  hydraulic damper system. The whole new car will improve the  downforce,  number one problem, following the words of the team manager Matteo  Binotto.

Five  more years and  a new economic agreement. Charles Leclerc just signed  his new contract with Ferrari Team till the end of the 2024.The young  driver obtained also a rise of his salary, from 3 millions euro yearly  to 9 millions. In this way Ferrari secured the most successful young  pilot of the F1 Circuit. Leclerc will be partnering again with Vettel in  the incoming 2020 season. For the German, the contract with Ferrari  will expire in a year.

Now Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton mean just one thing in the F1 circuit.  They mean Mercedes. Starting 2021 the situation could be completely  different. The top manager and the six times word champion could be  together at the Ferrari team. At the moment it is just something  rumored. John Elkann, Ferrari owner, after met Hamilton at the end of  this last season, seems now interested on finalizing a possible dialogue  also with the Mercedes team manager.  

Ferrari  set another record during this year. The Italian car brand has been the  most successful stock investment of the 2019 in the auto sector.  Ferrari shares - year to date-  improved 70%, while S&P increased  about 29%. This was the best performance in the big autosector,  according to a research from Business Insider. Ford improved 21%, Tesla  20%, GM 10%, and FCA 5% 

During Ferrari’s Christmas media lunch at Maranello, team boss Mattia Binotto said that Ferrari is going to reveal the new 2020 car on February 11th. They will be the first team to publicly confirm their plan. While Ferrari failed to build on pre-season form in the campaign just gone, when they had looked like the team to beat, there was light at the end of the tunnel after the summer break as they won three races in a row. 

It became clear they now have one of the best engine on the grid, and with no legal problem. Charles Leclerc took more pole positions than anyone else. 

Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri slammed Max Verstappen who previously accused the Italian team of cheating. The comments also led to the Prancing Horse chief ruling out any potential future deal with the youngster.   Verstappen accused Ferrari of cheating when they finished on the podium for 13 races in a row but failed to do so at the United States Grand Prix. ”Ferrari brushed off the claims that they broke any F1 rules to improve the performance of their car“ . 

“These declarations generally don’t take you very far,”  he said. “A driver who accuses Ferrari of cheating cannot think of being with us”.  Camilleri spoke clearly at the team’s end-of-season dinner to slam the youngster.  

2020 is going to be a crucial year for F1 circuit. Concorde Agreement will expire at end of next year. For all teams and Liberty company is time to find new common rules. 2021 rules will address costs, with a move to some standard or common parts, such as the fuel system. There are fewer than was originally envisaged. Teams resisted being obliged to use components supplied by third-party tender winners in key areas such as gearbox and brakes. New rules will be also for hybrid engine and tires. 

Aspark  Motors and his CEO Masanori Yoshida are two names to remember if you  like motors, cars, and speed. He and  his team has created the Aspark  Owl Electric Car and it can accelerate  from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.69  seconds, beating the Tesla Roadster’s  claim of 1.9 seconds.

Powering   the Aspark Owl electric car are 4 Permanent Magnet Asynchronous motors   or (PMAC). These motors are especially useful in applications where repeatable performance is required. 

The recently launched Porsche Taycan uses the same and offers quite the performance. The Aspark Owl  has been presented lately at the Tokyo Motor Show. 

After winning the Championship, and after winning also the very last 2019 GP in Abu Dhabi, Lewis Hamilton admitted he is weighing every single option for his future, giving a chance also to Ferrari. Ferrari seems to have identified the six-time world champion as the man to lead their team in 2021, when the champion will be no more under the Mercedes contract. Mercedes chief Toto Wolff said there is a 25 per cent chance Hamilton will join the Italian team. But something could happen also before.

Hamilton said: “Naturally, everything that happens behind closed doors is always private with whoever you end up sitting with". 

Hamilton (Mercedes) first, Verstappen (Red Bull) 2nd, and Leclerc (Ferrari)  3rd. The last podium of 2019 F1 Championship was perfect to summarize this long year of races. Hamilton dominated all the weekend long, as he did for the most part of the championship. Verstappen was able to fight  and keep the second position, as Leclerc just confirmed to represent the future of this sport. Leclerc saved the Ferrari weekend after a  qualifying not so good on Saturday and a difficult race on  Sunday. 

Till December 2, 2019, RM Sotheby’s holds an online-only auction of Formula 1 memorabilia. It heavily focuses on the early '80s, early  '90s, and early 2000 and includes a wide variety of items from toy  models to race-used car parts. One of the key drivers during this  period was Michael Schumacher, and second driver was Rubens Barrichello, and the number of related collectibles reflects that. One of the golden eggs of the auction is a Ferrari F2002 Tipo 051/B/C V10 Engine from 2002. 

Starting price for bid $2,000 for the most interesting pieces.  

After the Bryan's Event great success (you can see some pictures in this page), now it's time for Holiday's party for Ferrari fans...
Florida Regions Ferrari Club of America on December 5th, then FCA Middle Atlantic Region gathers Ferrari friends in Potomac Falls, VA, on December 7th,   always on 7th Desert Region in Scottsdale, AZ, and Penn Jersey in  Philadelphia, Empire Region on 8th in Long Island and then again on  15th, and many others...   

Appointment  next week in Abu Dhabi for the last GP of the season. F1 circuit will  close the 2019 season with a 3 days of races and shows. Already decided  both the titles (Hamilton and Mercedes), Sunday first of December the  race will be all about three important farewell: Alonso, Kubica and  Hulkenberg. They have already decided their retirements. But someone  else could decide to join this group. The race will depart al 8.10 in  the morning, Eastern Time.

So many Ferrari in Mclean VA: it was a great success for Bryan's Event on Saturday 16th at J. Gilbert's.

Many people attended the event that is one of the latest of the season, before the Holidays' party (FCA MAR gathers Ferrari friends in Potomac Falls, VA, on December 7th,  Desert Region in Scottsdale, AZ, Empire Region on 8th in  Long Island, and many more). Attendees talked about their Ferrari passion and they enjoyed news and curiosities about Italian car design with a final open discussion.

A crazy and wild F1 race in Brasil celebrated the first place for Verstappen (Redbull), a second place for Gasly (Toro Rosso) and a third  place for Sainz (McLaren). Hamilton (Mercedes) arrived third, then he  was penalized after a crash with Albon (Red Bull). 4th and 5th the two  Alfa Romeo of Raikkonen and Giovinazzi. Both the Ferrari out after  crashing  each other: definitely not happy for that the team principal Mattia Binotto. Out also the second Mercedes (Bottas) due  to engine problems.

The new Ferrari "Portofino-like" coupe is ready and it will be soon released. The Maranello factory is ready to use the same powertrain as for the  convertible – a Ferrari’s twin-turbocharged 3.9 liter V8. It produces  600 horsepower (441 kilowatts) and 560 pound-feet (760 Newton-meters).  But it may not be the only powertrain option, at least after launch. We  could see the Ferrari very soon. Several online sites and chat report  that the presentation could be in the next few days. 

The countdown is already on for the incoming huge event this Saturday in  McLean, Va., and even weather forecast are great! Circosta Ferrari - the  Bryan Circosta’s sales, brokerage and consulting company - will host  “Ferrari at J. Gilbert’s”, at 6939 Old Dominion Drive. Guests will  receive a welcome package, and refreshments and brunch too. During the  meeting  there will be a lively presentation on the History of Italian car design. Don’t forget to drive your Ferrari: it is  your ticket!

Add a description about this item Ferrari   and its legendary speed and invincibility are going to be the main   character of the new multi-million Hollywood movie “Ford v Ferrari”,   to be released on November 14th. James Mangold directs this biopic  about automotive designer Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Miles  (Christian Bale) who are tasked with designing the Ford GT40, in the   hopes of defeating the long-dominant Ferrari racing team at the 1966  "24 Hours" of Le Mans.  

At the F1 United States GP, for Mercedes team, it went as great as programmed after the Saturday pole. Bottas first, from start to finish and Hamilton 2nd, able to recover after starting 4th (and even to steal the first place for few laps). In Austin Hamilton was crowned with the sixth world champion title, two races before the championship end. 3rd Verstappen (Red Bull). Not such a good Sunday for the Ferrari team. Vettel was forced to retire due to mechanical problems and Leclerc finished 4th.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office published on October 24th  the new Ferrari patent for a classic but totally renewed engine. It is  about  a new more efficient V12. The patent  describes a way to  incorporate two different combustion methods into  the engine. One of  the strategies involves injecting a small amount of  fuel just before  the spark plug ignites.

Hamilton  (Mercedes) won the Mexican GP getting closer and closer to the  2019  championship title, ma not yet securing it. Second place for Vettel   (Ferrari) and third place for Bottas (Mercedes). Hamilton choose a   different strategy going for one only pit stop, being able to drive and   be the fastest until the end, despite the not so fresh tires. Next   appointment, in less than a week in Texas, for the United States GP. 

The  count down is officially on. In a couple of weeks Arizona will host the Ferrari Club of America annual meeting, 2019 edition. The gathering will be in Scottsdale, from November 6th to 10th, hosted by the Desert Region.  The official program is all about a Concours, a competitive rally and  drives on scenic roads, a "Mercato", seminars, a cowboy-themed  dinner  with western entertainment, and much more. For more info you can also  visit the web site www.fca2019.net. 

Lewis  Hamilton (Mercedes) could be the second driver in F1 history to win six world championships. It could happen at the next race in Mexico,  during the oncoming weekend. Only Michael Schumacher won more, with his seven titles conquered in his prestigious career. Hamilton needs to increase Bottas' gap with 14 points, to be sure against every possible  odds. That means Hamilton should have to win with the fastest lap, and  Bottas to arrive after 3rd ... 

... but Ferrari’s drivers and overall the  Mercedes Hamilton team mate Bottas don’t seem ready to give up. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Swedish soccer star of Los Angeles Galaxy, gave  himself a very special gift for his 38th birthday. The striker chose the  Ferrari Monza SP2, a very special and almost unique car since there are  only 200 units made. The two-million-dollar car goes from 0 to 100  km/hr in 2.9 seconds. The LA Galaxy striker showed off to the world the  gift for himself through social media.

Bottas (Mercedes) won the Japanese Grand Prix, after controlling for the  entire race Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in second position. Hamilton in third place secured the team constructors championship to the Mercedes. The other Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc arrived seventh. The young driver started the race hitting the Verstappen car and then he was also penalized after refusing to go immediately to the box to change the damaged front part of his car. Next race will be in Mexico, in two weeks. 

After the one in Maranello and the other in China, Ferrari opened its first Tailor Made Center in New York City. If  you want the last word in an ultra-exclusive Ferrari experience, new center is open at 410 Park Avenue in New York City. The Tailor Made Center also offers "standard" Ferrari Atelier Service as well as displaying five cars and housing an owner's lounge. On display at the opening event were some special Ferrari, including a gorgeous black&gold Pista 488 and a yellow SF90 Stradale.

A group of 21 collectible vehicles owned by the never forget Fast and  Furious actor Paul Walker will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson's 49th  Annual Scottsdale Auction from January 11 to January 19, 2020. The   actor was a well known racing cars fan, with a collection that spanned "five decades of automotive excellence and truly reflected his personal   taste". The walker collection includes - among many others -  

a 1963 Chevrolet Nova Wagon, a 1989 Nissan R32 Skyline Race Car, a 1991 BMW M3 E30 Coupe, a 1995 BMW M3 E36 Lightweight - Factory LTW wing and race-livery delete, and a 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302S Race Car. 

After a great new pole and an excellent third time on second row on  Saturday,  Ferrari arrive 3rd, on Sunday, at the Russian Grand Prix  after a controversy between the two drivers on team-orders and bad luck.  Vettel, retiring due to some engine failure, determined safety car  before team-mate Charles Leclerc went back into the lead after pit stop.  Hamilton and his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas "gained" a pit stop  during the safety car period, 

which they converted into a solid victory  for Hamilton and a second place for Bottas. Leclerc, unable to get even  close to Bottas, finished third. 

A  lot of events are coming for car lovers. Auctions will be in Hershey,  PA, Las Vegas, NV, Chicago, IL. Many events with Ferrari Club of America  all over the Nation... and some special events, as well Rockville  Antique and Classic Car Show. On November 3rd in Austin, Texas, will  take place the US F1 GP. 

Next week end will be the last to visit “Universo Ferrari” in Maranello (Italy). This temporary exhibition opened on September 2, is alongside the private track circuit in Fiorano, very close the the Ferrari headquarters. Once  inside, you can get a very close sight of some of  the most beautiful  Ferrari cars, like a 2016 La Ferrari Aperta. Next to  it is a 2017 FXX-K  Evo, a track car carrying more than 1,000 hp. In  the outside area, are  also some of the most recent F1 Ferrari.  

Sebastian  Vettel (Ferrari) won the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, and the fireworks   celebrated also his teammate Charles Leclerc (second), even if the  21-year-old rising star gritted teeth showing some  disappointment. Ferrari’s  strategy cost Leclerc victory. The same  happened to Hamilton as the  Mercedes choices played a big role on his  final fourth position, behind the Red Bull of Max Verstappen.

Maranello company is ready for the first ever Ferrari SUV. The car will be ready   for 2022 and his technical name will be FUV. It has already an  official  name: Purosangue (“pureblood” or “thoroughbred” in Italian).  It will  arrive with a front-mid-engine platform and hybrid drive  technology. It  will be the fastest SUV ever, respecting the Ferrari’s  ethos. 

Next  F1 GP in Singapore and its Marina Bay urban layout will see teams  change their strategies and techniques, switching the balance of power  back to Mercedes and Red Bull. The back to back Ferrari winner Leclerc is the first to admit it. "We need to stay realistic," said the  Monegasque. "I  think we expected that Spa and Monza would have been  very good races for our car but we also know that the next few races  will be much more difficult, especially Singapore."

Two  victories, one Sunday after the other. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) took  the second victory in a row from pole, during a very challenging race, in Monza (Italy). All the crowd of the Italian fans were crazy for him. He was pushed by Hamilton  (Mercedes) for the first two-thirds of the race as the British driver tried everything to pass him. Having used up his tires in the attempt, Hamilton finished third behind his teammate Bottas. The other Ferrari  driver, Vettel, spun and finished as 13th.

Fans are already leaking images of the new Ferrari 812 Spider. Official  presentation will be in few days, official pictures are supposed to be released this week, but so far the new Ferrari 812 Spider barely changes. Following what fans are saying on socials, the narrow opening situated over the driver's head is  going to be bounded by a thick header between the A-pillars on one side, and 2 buttresses behind the headrests on the other. New particulars and official pictures are coming very soon.

At the end of a very emotional race, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) won his first F1 GP in Belgium (Spa). The young driver dedicated the victory to the memory of his close friend and colleague Antoine Hubert killed in a F2 crash on the same circuit, less than 24 hours earlier. Second place for Hamilton (Mercedes) able to overtake Vettel (Ferrari) who finished 4th behind  Bottas (Mercedes). The German driver led the race for a while, but his car was slow and the team ordered him to leave Leclerc pass.

The Ferrari replica that played an integral part in the classic 1986 film  "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" was one of the few sports cars that sold for  a  million-dollar sum at the Mecum auctions in Monterey,  California. The  bright red, sports car is a 1963 Modena GT Spyder  California, was set  for auction reacing 1 million dollar, after  starting the auction from  $300.000 dollars.